Explore the Family Name Dygert
The meaning of Dygert
Americanized form of German Deichert or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname, such as Deikert, from an old compound personal name formed with Old High German dīhan ‘to thrive’ or diot ‘people’ as the first element. Compare Tiger, Tigert, Tygart, and Tyger.
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How common is the last name Dygert in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dygert experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped by 5.09%, moving it from 21,814th most popular in 2000 to 22,924th in 2010. However, the actual count of people bearing this surname increased marginally by 0.45% during this period, rising from 1,111 to 1,116. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased, registering a 7.32% drop, going from 0.41 to 0.38.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,814 | #22,924 | -5.09% |
| Count | 1,111 | 1,116 | 0.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.38 | -7.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dygert
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes for those with Dygert as their last name. In 2000, 96.85% of Dygerts identified as White, but this figure decreased to 95.43% by 2010. During the same period, there was an increase in the percentage of Dygerts identifying as Hispanic from 1.89% to 2.78%. A new category emerged in 2010 with 0.90% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. The category of two or more races saw a decrease from 0.72% to 0.63%. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.85% | 95.43% | -1.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 2.78% | 47.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.72% | 0.63% | -12.5% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |